World War Two PoW Camp For Sale – On eBay

Harperley Prisoner of War camp, near Crook in County Durham, England is up for auction on eBay for a cool £900k after it’s owners ran out of money trying to transform it into a visitor and education centre.

The camp was used to house captured Italian and German prisoners during the second World War.

Owners James and Lisa Mcleod bought the 17-acre property back in 1999 and have since have spent £1m on turning their dream into reality before finally admitting defeat.

The camp consists of 49 purpose built huts which include 2 exceptional buildings, the first is a theatre which has a purpose built stage, orchestra pit and auditorium rising up in broad steps with the remains of decorated interior panels still surviving.

The second building is a canteen, a building set aside for relaxation and social activity which includes a series of painted wall panels showing typical German scenes, the Rhine Valley, animals, woodland and lakeland scenes.

Check out the eBay listing here and place your bid if you fancy owning a piece of history.

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